This week, the weather provided a brief relief from the heat to enjoy the garden again.
Read MoreWhen I started gardening two years ago, I told myself that I wouldn't ever grow dahlias, but here I am.
Read MoreThe tall marigolds are hitting their stride - the bright pops of color bring so much joy!
Read Moremore flowers = more hummingbirds!
Read MoreThe garden has become a source of peace for me the last two years - it’s a quiet corner where I can escape from the overwhelming world, cultivate calm, and simple be.
Read MoreLast July, after a visit to the community gardens I was inspired to get a plot of my own. The goal was to grow a wildflower “meadow” - I thought I could simply scatter seeds in the soil and let nature work its magic.
As you might imagine (and see from the photos below), it wasn’t quite so simple.
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